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Two people in winter gear pull sleds loaded with gear across snowy Antarctic terrain toward a small airplane and camp setup in the distance, under a clear blue sky—showcasing the spirit of Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions.

Expeditions General Interest Trip Report

2014-15 South Pole Expedition Lineup

Seven unique expeditions are en route to the South Pole this Antarctic season. We'll be following their journeys and look forward to hosting all of them at Union Glacier upon completion of their ultimate goals.

MediaDecember 1, 2014

A satellite view of Antarctica's vast icy landscape reveals cracks, textured snow, and dark patches of exposed water or ice near the center, capturing the rugged, frozen environment of the South Pole.

General Interest Science Travel Safety & Guiding

Summer Polar Bootcamp

ALE Travel Safety Manager, Seth Timpano, attended a week-long Bootcamp in July 2014. But instead of marching drills and push-ups, this Bootcamp focused on satellite imagery in the Polar Regions. We asked Seth about the course and how it could apply to his work in Antarctica.

MediaNovember 20, 2014

Two people in winter gear hike on a snowy mountain ridge under a bright sun, with vast snow-covered landscape and distant peaks of Antarctica visible—an adventure reminiscent of Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions en route to the South Pole.

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Vinson vs. Sidley – How do they compare?

ALE Expedition Manager Steve Jones was interviewed by Explorersweb.com, comparing the climbing experience on Mount Vinson - Antarctica's highest peak - to the less frequented and more remote Mount Sidley - Antarctica's highest volcano. Click to read Steve's interview

MediaNovember 19, 2014

A person wearing a red parka with a fur-lined hood and black face mask stands outside near an orange and blue vehicle in Antarctica, with frost visible on the mask and hood—likely during an Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions trip to the South Pole.

Expeditions General Interest

Expert Advice – Exped Essentials

Deciding what equipment to bring on an Antarctic expedition is no easy task. ALE's Expedition Manager, Steve Jones, provides some expert advice for teams heading onto the ice.

MediaOctober 9, 2014

Firefighters in protective gear spray water on a large black aircraft engulfed in flames and heavy smoke, working to extinguish the fire near the plane's fuselage during an Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions operation.

Emergency Response General Interest

The single greatest hazard

The word ‘Antarctica’ usually brings to mind images of extreme cold and snowstorms, but the single greatest hazard at any Antarctic station is fire. Antarctic holds roughly 70% of the earth’s fresh water, but that ‘water’ is locked away in vast ice sheets that cover the continent. Combine this lack…

MediaOctober 6, 2014

Two people in winter gear stand on snow near snowy mountains, one in white ski goggles and a purple vest pointing at a document. The other, in an orange hat and jacket, looks on—an Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions team at the South Pole.

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Beacons in Antarctica

Accurate information on the location and status of people and resources under our care is key to ALE’s safety management process. Routine and Emergency Communications ALE's safety management process includes: Routine communications Emergency communications Capability for two-way voice communications between base and all sites 24 hours a day Back-up or…

MediaSeptember 19, 2014

Screenshot of the Penguin Watch website showing a photo of penguins in an Antarctica colony, with chicks and eggs marked by colored circles and checkmarks—crucial for Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions research.

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Zooniverse Goes Live!

Love penguins? Want to participate in penguin research? Check out the Zooniverse, a brand new (and very cool) citizen science platform...

MediaSeptember 17, 2014

Side-by-side images: left shows a circular sky photo with clouds over Antarctica; right displays a segmented mask map via Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions, with land in red, water in blue, and clouds in gray. Caption reads Cloudiness 70%.

General Interest Meteorology

First Weather Images of the Season

The first Automatic Weather Station (AWS) images of the season are in! Upgrades and new weather stations in 2014 will provide flight crews with more and better weather information.

MediaSeptember 10, 2014

2014-15 South Pole Expedition Lineup

Summer Polar Bootcamp

Vinson vs. Sidley – How do they compare?

Expert Advice – Exped Essentials

The single greatest hazard

Beacons in Antarctica

Zooniverse Goes Live!

First Weather Images of the Season

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